Suspension Stuff | GEAR

1 PIRELLI ANGEL GT TIRES
Tires provide bump absorption and damping, and as such they form a critical part of your bike's suspension system. Pirelli's Angel GT sport-touring tires are designed to offer the utmost in ride quality, traction, and longevity through a combination of clever carcass construction, advanced rubber compounds, and sophisticated tread design. Pick up a pair starting at $199 for fronts and $234 for rears. pirelli.com

2 MAXIMA FORK OIL
The oil in your fork degrades and gets dirty just like the oil in your engine. Change out that old, dirty fluid for fresh oil from Maxima. Maxima's fork oil is available in 5W, 10W, 15W, and 20W in 16-ounce bottles for $6.50. One bottle contains enough oil to refresh both legs on most motorcycle forks. maximausa.com

3 NITRON SHOCKS
Treating yourself to a Nitron shock means receiving a handmade product that's sprung and damped precisely for your weight and riding style. Nitron's Street Series shocks start at $600 and offer spring preload and rebound damping, while the trick Race Series shock shown here offers adjustable spring preload, high-/low-speed compression and rebound damping, and ride height adjustment for $900. Add a handy hydraulic spring preload adjuster to any shock for $225. nitron.co.uk

4 RACE TECH FORK AND SHOCK SPRINGS
Spring rate is one of the most important things to get right when it comes to suspension, and odds are your bike didn't come from the factory sprung for your weight. Race Tech offers high-quality fork springs (starting at $115 per set) and shock springs (most run about $120) for a vast array of machines from vintage dual sports to boutique superbikes. Use RT's handy online calculator to determine the right springs for your ride. racetech.com

5 ALL BALLS FORK SEAL AND BUSHING KITS
Are your fork seals leaking? Do you have mega miles on your fork bushings? Rebuild your front end with a fork seal kit ($28) and fork bushing kit ($30–$50) from All Balls and enjoy smoother, more consistent suspension action. Bushing kits include inner and outer bushings and all necessary sealing washers, circlips, and O-rings needed to complete the job. allballsracing.com